For 19 years, we’ve celebrated Fado and Portuguese culture through iconic experiences in Lisbon. From the legendary Mesa de Frades to Associação do Fado Casto, Canto do Poeta, and Lisboa ao Entardecer, each venue offers live Fado and traditional cuisine. We also host unique tours like the Fado Afternoon and Midnight Fado Experience, plus Bifana do Bairro, our traditional eatery in Alfama. Authentic, intimate, unforgettable.
At Mesa de Frades, we offer an unforgettable evening steeped in Portuguese tradition and history. Begin your experience in our 17th-century chapel turned restaurant, adorned with original blue and white azulejos. Savour a carefully curated Portuguese meal, including classic dishes crafted with authentic local ingredients. Complement your meal with a selection of fine Portuguese wines. Throughout the evening, enjoy an intimate fado performance, with talented musicians sharing the soulful sounds that define Lisbon’s cultural heart. The ambiance, food, wine, and music make for a magical night that immerses you fully in Lisbon’s heritage.https://www.mesadefrades.pt
More than just a Fado House, Associação do Fado Casto is a Fado Academy and a tribute to Portugal’s rich heritage. Nestled in Lisbon’s historic Alfama district, the restaurant is uniquely built using stones from the Roman Theatre next door, blending history with tradition. Guests dine at shared tables, savouring a menu of classic Portuguese appetizers like codfish fritters, green bean tempura, and grilled chorizo with drinks. As the evening unfolds, soulful Fado performances echo through the space, surrounded by walls adorned with vinyl records celebrating this timeless art form.
Canto do Poeta is a fado house located in Lisbon’s Estrela neighbourhood, known for its authenticity and the quality of its artistic cast. The house is home to over a dozen fado singers and eight excellent musicians who perform on alternate nights, offering a rich and diverse programme.Each show is carefully curated to honour both established names and emerging talents, always accompanied by Portuguese guitar and Fado viola. The intimate atmosphere and natural acoustics of the venue make each night a unique and memorable experience.Ideal for those who wish to immerse themselves in the Fado tradition in a genuine way, far from the more commercial tourist circuits, this experience includes a full menu with traditional couvert, starters, main course, dessert, coffee.To enhance the evening, guests are invited to enjoy a wine tasting: a welcome Moscatel upon arrival, Vinho Verde during the starters, and a glass of Reserva Port wine to conclude the meal.
Immerse yourself in an authentic Fado experience at Mesa de Frades, where tradition meets creative spontaneity. From midnight to 2 AM, the intimate atmosphere invites Fadistas, musicians, and Fado enthusiasts to share their passion. Each open mic night is a unique celebration filled with heartfelt performances, hidden talents, and unexpected musical connections. Join this soulful gathering and indulge in the raw, emotional beauty of Fado music, where every note tells a story.
Enjoy a Fado concert that offers an immersive experience that narrates the history and evolution of this musical genre, through videos and audios with subtitles in different languages. Accompanied by fado singers and musicians, the experience provides an emotional and cultural journey, celebrating the Portuguese musical soul. Lasting approximately one hour, the experience is enriched by a glass of Moscatel de Setúbal, a liqueur wine typical of the Lisbon region, which complements the authentic and memorable atmosphere. “Lisboa ao Entardecer” is more than a experience; it's a celebration of the tradition, history and emotion of Fado, inviting the audience to immerse themselves in the essence of Lisbon and experience unique moments to the sound of guitars and voices telling the stories of the city.
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